catharsis of aggression
type: Concept
definition: Definition According to catharsis theory, acting aggressively or even viewing aggression is an effective way to reduce angry feelings and aggressive impulses. The word catharsis comes from the Greek word katharsis, which, literally translated, means “a cleansing or purging.” The first recorded mention of catharsis occurred in Aristotle's Poetics. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Catharsis of Aggression]
broader: antisocial behavior

antisocial behavior
type: Concept
narrower: catharsis of aggression

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: catharsis of aggression